The 24th Century Warrior Became a Fake Heiress novel Chapter 274

Chapter 274 Consultation

Hearing Raymond ery about how thin she was made Eugene scratch his nose awkwardly.

Margaret had been cooking gourmet meals daily, and Isabella’s appetite had been hearty.

Ahem…

Still, if Grandfather thought she was thin, then thin she was!

There was a universal rule that grandfathers always thought you were starving.

Julian squirmed in embarrassment beside the bed.

He knew full well Isabella had been staying with the Carters…

The old man’s scolding made it sound like the Carters were mistreating the poor girl!

Finished

Clearing his throat hastily to smooth things over, Julian muttered, “Ahem, Bella looks healthy to me, Dad. Young girls these days prefer staying slender-”

Before he could finish, Raymond snapped at him with a fiery glare, “You have the nerve to defend that?!

“Slender my foot! That’s starvation!

“Are you taking that b*stard Daniel’s side?!

‘Oh, my poor precious Bella!”

Julian felt his cheeks burning with mortification.

He offered a helpless shrug, resigning himself to the misunderstanding.

Dad, you’re aiming your cannons at the entirely wrong target here!

up!

Before he could stammer out an explanation, Isabella spoke up..

‘I’m doing really well now, Grandfather.

‘I don’t live with the Powells anymore.”

Isabella glossed over the recent draina with casual ease.

Just then, a light tap sounded on the door before a physician stepped inside, “Family for Bed 28?

‘Please step into the consultation office.”

Julian stood up immediately, replying, “Right away, Doctor.”

Isabella rose to her feet alongside him, adding, “I’ll come 100.

“Get some rest, Grandfather. I’ll be back in a minute.

10:47 am P

Chapter 274 Consultation

Finished

Turning to Eugene, she said softly. “Eugene, would you mind waiting here for a second?”

“Take your time.”

Eugene gave a warm nod, smiling at Raymond and letting the elder know he was on standby for anything he needed.

Isabella and Julian walked side by side down the corridor.

Julian let out a quiet breath, turning to Isabella with an apologetic smile, “Bella, how did you find out?”

Embarrassment and guilt were written all over his face, having been caught red–handed concealing the hospital visit.

“We didn’t mean to keep you in the dark on purpose.”

He stammered, fidgeting with his cuffs.

“I know.”

Isabella comforted him gently, “I know you guys just didn’t want me to worry.”

Offering a reassuring smile, she added, “Margaret spoke with me last night after you left. I understand what happened, so please don’t blame yourself.

“You were only trying to protect me, and I appreciate it

Isabella’s voice carried a soothing warmth.

Noticing Julian’s eyes reddening as he bowed his head to collect his emotions, he rasped softly, “I’m sorry, Bella… We’re not making excuses.

“We simply learned about your situation with the Powells far too late.

“We didn’t want to weigh you down with our troubles when you had your own battles to fight.

“We couldn’t provide you a proper safety net, so the last thing we wanted was to burden you with our mess.

“Rest assured, your grandfather’s condition has stabilized.

“It was just a flare–up from high blood pressure, nothing fatal, so don’t be afraid.”

Hearing his comforting words, Isabella sighed softly in her heart.

She looked at Julian without pressing further.

She understood her uncles‘ pride—they refused to drag her into their financial quicksand, keeping their hardships carefully out of sight.

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